The developer tab in Microsoft Word provides users with the option to write and run macros, use ActiveX controls and XML commands, create applications in Microsoft Office, and more. The developer tab is not readily available on the ribbon in Word by default, but can be added at any time through the options menu.

Steps

1

Launch the Microsoft Word application on your computer.

2

Click on the “File” tab and select “Options.” The Options dialog box will display on-screen.

Click on “OK.” The Options dialog box will close, and the developer tab will now be available on the ribbon until you either disable the developer settings or until you reinstall a Microsoft Office application on your computer.[2]